Public Health assessment LP

Insert a note about how these assessments are not recorded—they are for self-checks only. (I’d love to not use the word assessment on these kinds of pages altogether. We use Knowledge Checks in Virtual Neurology; maybe that would work here?) I wrote a sample that needs refinement on the LP.

Lesson 3 assessment

Review Which of the following factors is most likely to influence health outcomes and quality of life across different populations?  Review Epidemiology primarily focuses on: Review Health promotion is best described as: Review Global health issues are characterized by: Review Public health ethics involves:

Lesson 2 assessment

Review Why were quarantine measures significant during the Colonial Era in the United States? Review What was the impact of the establishment of the Marine Hospital Service in 1798 on public health? Review How did the Sanitation Movement in the mid-1800s contribute to public health? Review Why was the acceptance of germ theory in the […]

Lesson 1 assessment

Definition of Public Health Review Which definition of health encompasses a holistic view, including physical, mental, and social well-being? Review Public health involves organized community efforts. Which of the following is NOT typically included in these efforts? Review Public health activities aim to create conditions in which people can be healthy. Which of the following […]

Lesson 3. Introduction to key concepts

Social determinants of health Factors Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, including the health system.  Impact These factors influence a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks.  Epidemiology Definition The study of how disease spreads and can be controlled in populations.  Applications Used to identify […]

Lesson 2. Historical perspectives on Public Health and its evolution

Public health in the United States has evolved significantly over the centuries, shaped by various social, economic, and scientific developments.  Early beginnings Bernardino Ramazzini (1633–1714), often called the “father of occupational medicine,” published Diseases of Workers. This book applied epidemiological principles and identified specific health hazards, such as exposure to chemicals, dust, and metals, as […]

Lesson 1. Overview of Public Health principles

Definition of Public Health Health is: The absence of disease. A state that allows the individual to adequately cope with all the demands of daily life.  Equilibrium an individual establishes within and between themselves and their social and physical environment.  Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the […]

Module 1. Introduction to Public Health

Nice little intro paragraph if you’d like. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Module 1 Module 1 resources 10 Essential Public Health Services. CDC. Examples of How SDOH Can Be Addressed Through the 10 EPHS. CDC. Perry IA. Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance: […]

Public Health modules LP

[duplicate from LP. May want to insert as Posts widget on LP instead] [text taken from the Word document] Each module includes a combination of pre-recorded lectures, podcasts, readings, interactive discussions (Slack channel?), case studies, group activities, and assessments to engage students and facilitate active learning in a virtual environment. Additionally, guest speakers or experts […]